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The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself. ↗

— Washington Allston

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A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees. ↗

— William Blake

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Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one. ↗

— Diogenes

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Misfortune seldom intrudes upon the wise man; his greatest and highest interests are directed by reason throughout the course of life. ↗

— Epicurus

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O wise man! Give your wealth only to the worthy and never to others. The water of the sea received by the clouds is always sweet. ↗

— Chanakya

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The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability. ↗

— Chanakya

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For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions. ↗

— Lao Tzu

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A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer. ↗

— Bruce Lee

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A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income. ↗

— Lord Chesterfield

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A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation. ↗

— Moliere

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